Privacy Policy

Bright Elevation Solutions (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our accounting services or visit our website, in compliance with applicable North Carolina laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and financial information necessary to provide our services, including but not limited to:

Personal identifiers such as full name, email, phone number, mailing address, Social Security Number (SSN), or Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Financial details such as bank account information, credit/debit card numbers, payroll records, tax documents, and income statements.
Business information including company name, EIN, financial records, bookkeeping data, and vendor/client lists.
Website usage data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to provide professional accounting services, including:

Preparing financial statements, tax returns, and payroll
Managing accounts payable and receivable
Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Communicating service updates and client support
Conducting internal business operations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data only under these conditions:

With your explicit consent
As required by law or in response to lawful requests by public authorities (including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements)
With trusted third-party service providers bound by confidentiality agreements (e.g., tax filing platforms, secure data storage providers)

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted file transfers, multi-factor authentication, and regular cybersecurity monitoring to protect your data. While we strive to safeguard your information, no security system is infallible. Clients are encouraged to maintain strong passwords and report any suspected unauthorized access.

5. Retention of Data

Your information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill service obligations and comply with legal requirements, including those specific to North Carolina.

6. Your Privacy Rights under North Carolina Law

Under North Carolina’s data privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions
Be informed promptly in case of any data breach involving your personal information, as mandated by North Carolina's Identity Theft Protection Act

7. Data Breach Notification

In accordance with North Carolina law, if your personal information is compromised due to a data breach, we will notify you without unreasonable delay and take appropriate measures to mitigate the impact.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. Updates will be posted on our website with a new “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data privacy rights, please contact:

Bright Elevation Solutions
brightelevationsol@gmail.com
336-947-3186